Dr. Minsu Kim, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist ( USA & South Korea )
Founder | Next Door Counseling
Dr. Minsu Kim founded Next Door Counseling in 2025 with the mission of providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality mental health services for expatriates, professionals, and military personnel living in South Korea. With extensive experience in clinical psychology and a deep understanding of cross-cultural mental health challenges, he offers individual therapy, corporate mental health consulting, and executive coaching to support the well-being of foreigners adjusting to life in Korea.
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Dr. Kim is a licensed clinical psychologist in the United States (Maryland: License No. 06726, Washington: License No. PY61574306) and holds the highest-level South Korean clinical certification as a Mental Health Clinical Psychologist I, accredited by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in South Korea.
He earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by his master's and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University. His clinical expertise was refined through rigorous training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he completed his clinical training and postdoctoral fellowship in 2021.
Community Involvement & Social Advocacy
In addition to leading Next Door Counseling, Dr. Kim is a co-founder and staff psychologist at Integrated Counseling Services (ICS), a multidisciplinary mental health center serving the international community near Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
Beyond his clinical practice, he is also an educator and researcher in the field of psychology. He serves as a professor at Kookje University, where he teaches Clinical Psychology and Abnormal Psychology, and at Mongolian International University, where he teaches Health Psychology to international students.
Community Involvement & Social Advocacy
Dr. Kim is deeply committed to social service and human rights advocacy, actively participating in various community initiatives, including:
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Human Rights Advocacy Committee at Pyeongtaek Urban Corporation – Promoting policies and interventions to support vulnerable populations.
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Consulting Psychologist for Anseong Police Station – Providing psychological consultation and crisis intervention.
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Psychological Activist with the Gyeonggi Disaster Psychological Support System – Assisting in psychological crisis response and disaster mental health initiatives.
Specialties & Services
Dr. Kim integrates evidence-based psychological approaches to support clients in the following areas:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and stress management
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Trauma therapy and resilience training
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Cross-cultural adjustment and expatriate mental health
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Workplace mental health programs and executive coaching
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Corporate wellness and psychological consulting
At Next Door Counseling, Dr. Kim is dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally competent psychological services tailored to the unique needs of expatriates, professionals, and international communities in South Korea.